Hemimorphite and Sphalerite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
3.30-3.50
3.95-4.10
Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
Chemical Composition
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hemimorphite and Sphalerite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hemimorphite and Sphalerite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Hemimorphite and Sphalerite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hemimorphite and Sphalerite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hemimorphite and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hemimorphite and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hemimorphite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.